Not far from the Lambir Hills and originally a small weekend retreat (built in just 7
days!), the house has been totally re-built 10 years ago and now comprises
air-conditioned guest rooms downstairs with modern hot showers and toilet facilities
en-suite, plus
a large outside sitting and eating area on the first floor verandah and
private
patios on the ground floor outside the bedrooms.
The veranda is a cool, breezy place high up at tree-top level; an ideal spot to
take breakfast in the mornings or for a few drinks in the evening as the sun
sets on the far side.
Around and below the house are 2 acres of carefully tended fruit
trees - orange, lemon, rambutan, mango plus pineapples and vegetables, and right
at the bottom is a small dam with fish (Tilapia) for breeding (and eating!). In
the center of the dam is a small traditional Longhouse with 5 private rooms,
(single, twin and double beds) plus two shower/toilet facilities at the end.
Beyond the immediate garden are six acres of farming land,
planted with rice (padi fields) or maize of various kinds and these lead down to
the river; still further takes you into the Lambir Forest Reserve.
Many good walks nearby (<click here!)
Being a little way out of town (about 20 minutes), there are few
facilities nearby: a couple of village shops and the odd private food stall.
Breakfast and other meals can be had at the Lodge to a set menu by prior
arrangement.
A 15 foot "plunge" pool, recently tiled and refurbished, is
built into the lower terrace - very convenient for a cool dip day or night!
The beach is just a few minutes away down a footpath and there
is also half an acre belonging to the Lodge down by the beach with a little hut
for washing and changing.
Life at the Lodge in Siwa Jaya village is slightly primitive, but
totally peaceful. Experience the ages old traditional lifestyle of a longhouse
(all our staff are Iban, Kelabit or Kayan), but with a few amenities included;
you can also visit the local Iban longhouses nearby so you can experience the real
thing!
Relax like you've never done before...... Longhouse style, but
with comfort!
